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KFC Is Opening a Two-Day-Only Crispery Where Everything Is Double-Breaded and Fried — Including Cheesecake and PB&Js

This Sydney pop-up will give desserts, sandwiches, broccolini and asparagus the KFC treatment — and it's slinging free burgers, too.

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If a Magical Machine Could Tell You Your Life Potential: Chris O'Dowd and Josh Segarra Chat 'The Big Door Prize'

Big questions sit at the heart of this dramedy, which feels perfectly timed for the pandemic era — and, two seasons in, two of its stars tell us about getting existential.

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Now Open: You Can Catch Waves in a Lagoon the Size of the SCG at Sydney's First Urbnsurf Surf Park

In the works since 2017, and only the second Urbnsurf in Australia, the Sydney Olympic Park site is now open to surfers of all skill levels.

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Here Are Some of the Stunning Photos of the Aurora Australis If You Missed the Southern Lights Putting on a Show

Whether you slept through the colourful skies, couldn't see them in your part of the country or are keen for another glimpse, this is what the heavens looked like.

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The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week

Get your hands on some free katsu sandos, hit up after-dark gigs at the MCA or knock back some cocktails that give back to the community.

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Lego's New 'Mona Lisa' Kit Will Let You Display Leonardo da Vinci's Masterpiece on Your Own Wall

After turning 'The Starry Night' and 'The Great Wave' into plastic bricks, Lego is now giving another iconic painting the same treatment.

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KFC Is Opening a Two-Day-Only Crispery Where Everything Is Double-Breaded and Fried — Including Cheesecake and PB&Js

This Sydney pop-up will give desserts, sandwiches, broccolini and asparagus the KFC treatment — and it's slinging free burgers, too.

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Now Open: Fior Is Gymea's New Modern Italian Restaurant from the Crew Behind Jane and Arthur

Fior is the Sutherland Shire's new Italian-Australian restaurant with a share-focused menu, sophisticated fitout and roving gelato cart.

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Guide
The Best Mexican Restaurants in Sydney

Head to Sydney's top Mexican restaurants for seriously good tacos and tamales, rare mezcals and many, many margaritas.

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Postponed: Matt Whiley's Sustainability-Forward Cocktail Bar Re Won't Reopen Until Later in May

This boundary-pushing cocktail bar will be reopening its doors later than expected, following last-minute delays ahead of moving to The Norfolk Hotel.

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Coming Soon: The Bat and Ball Hotel Is Reopening This Winter with Five Hospitality Heavyweights at the Helm

This Redfern stalwart is set to return in mid-2024, with talent ranging from Enmore Country Club and DOOM Juice to The Sunshine Inn breathing new life into the space.

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Guide
The 20 Best Pubs in Sydney

Looking for a new local? This selection of classic boozers and more contemporary gastropubs will suit all beer and parma enthusiasts.

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Latest Openings

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Bar Infinita

10 Saint Johns Avenue, Gordon

An Italian restaurant in Gordon churning out woodfired steaks, handmade pasta and next-level antipasti.
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Kahii Kissaten

364 Kent Street, Sydney

Start your day with matcha and croissants and end it with wine and oysters — all at this inner-city spot.
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Santa Catarina

152-156 Clarence Street, Sydney

A Oaxacan restaurant with an outrageous mezcal collection hidden away in Sydney's YCK Laneway precinct.
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Kuro

368 Kent Street, Sydney

A hatted Japanese bar and restaurant inside a historic CBD sandstone building.
Restaurant
Luna Lu

7-27 Circular Quay West, The Rocks

Experience elevated Asian fusion farm-to-table at this modern restaurant overlooking Sydney Harbour.
Restaurant
Izgara

215 Clarence Street, Sydney

Lively wine bar energy meats elevated Turkish street eats at this CBD eatery for post-work dates or a lively gathering with your crew.
Bar
Kahii Kissaten

364 Kent Street, Sydney

Start your day with matcha and croissants and end it with wine and oysters — all at this inner-city spot.
Bar
Now & Then

222 Clarence Street, Sydney

Pét-nats and sage-infused spritzes meet shandys and sherry cobblers at this intimate subterranean spot.

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Bar
Vinabar

332 Kent Street, Sydney

This intimate microbar on Kent Street specialises in Asian-inspired cocktails and is hidden behind a door disguised as a banh mi cart.
Bar
The Lodge Bar

415 Darling Street, Balmain

Check in at one of Balmain's longest-standing cocktail and wine bars.
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The Royal Oak

36 College Street, Balmain

Check in at one of Balmain's longest-standing pubs.
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Randy's Wine

50 Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach

This sandwich spot turned wine bar from the crew behind Bar Elvina is dedicated to interesting vino and snacky plates to pair — plus, there's still a few top sambos.

News
If a Magical Machine Could Tell You Your Life Potential: Chris O'Dowd and Josh Segarra Chat 'The Big Door Prize'

Big questions sit at the heart of this dramedy, which feels perfectly timed for the pandemic era — and, two seasons in, two of its stars tell us about getting existential.

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The Japanese Film Festival Online Is Returning for 2024 with a Packed Lineup of Free Movies and TV Shows

Spend a month this winter getting your Japanese fix on-screen at home, with 23 films and two TV dramas on the program.

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'The Hunt for Gollum' Is the Next 'Lord of the Rings' Movie — and It's Set to Hit Cinemas in 2026

Andy Serkis will both star and direct — but Peter Jackson “will be involved every step of the way".

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Guide
Spectacular Autumn Events For Culture Vultures Seeking Their Next Fix

Make sure you add these must-do events to your Sydney culture calendar.

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News
'The Bear' Is Back: Carmy Returns to the Kitchen in the First Trailer for the Culinary Hit's Third Season

Say "yes chef!" to your first sneak peek at the award-winning kitchen-set show's third helping, which arrives this winter.

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It's Time to Graduate: Netflix's 'Heartbreak High' Revival Will Return to Hartley for a Third and Final Season

The OG 90s show ran for seven seasons, but Netflix's new take on the Australian favourite will say goodbye after three.

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$2 Tacos

Tuesday, May 14, 2024
El Camino Cantina The Rocks and Manly, Manly

Sydney's Tex-Mex bars are slinging cheap tacos one night a week.

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Free Yoga Classes at Sorry Thanks I Love You

Wednesday, May 8 - Wednesday, August 14, 2024
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Stretch away your stresses with a free evening yoga class and herbal tea at the innovative retail space.

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Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs

Saturday, November 18, 2023 - Sunday, May 19, 2024
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Explore the life of one of Egypt's longest reigning rulers at this exhibition exclusive to the Australian Museum.

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Tidal Kin: Stories from the Pacific

Saturday, October 7, 2023 - Monday, October 7, 2024
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The new free exhibit showcases a largely overlooked period of history through a mix of visual markers and audio recordings.
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Friday, May 10 - Saturday, June 1, 2024
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Over three weeks, Sydney Zoo will be lit up with stunning immersive activations, illuminated animals, glow-in-the-dark golf and a pop-up bar.

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Free Katsu Sandos at Rekodo Katsu Kanteen

Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Barangaroo House, Barangaroo

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Wednesday, May 15, 2024
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Bottomless Bao at TIVA

Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Tiva, Sydney

This underground lounge in Sydney's CBD is hosting a weekly night of bottomless bao and prawn crackers every Wednesday.
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Friday, May 17, 2024
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The late-night takeover of the Museum of Contemporary Art returns for autumn.

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Barnardos Art Show

Thursday, May 16, 2024
Cell Block Theatre, National Art School, Darlinghurst

Barnardos Australia's inaugural art show is the exhibition that gives back, with all proceeds going towards bettering the lives of Aussie kids.

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Central Coast Chilli Festival

Sunday, May 19, 2024
Memorial Park, The Entrance

Things are about to get spicy at this free-entry food festival.
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Highway of Lost Hearts

Saturday, May 18, 2024
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Sunday, May 19, 2024 and Saturday, July 27, 2024
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The beloved Beer Footy Food Festival is expanding this year, with two days of festivities in North Sydney before it returns to Henson Park.

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Markets at Glebe

Saturday, May 18, 2024
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Wednesday, May 22, 2024
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Sunday, May 26, 2024
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Grab your pooch, pop on your sneakers and help raise money for animals in need.

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Tuesday, May 21, 2024
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Thursday, April 18, 2024, Thursday, April 25, 2024, Thursday, May 2, 2024 and Thursday, May 9, 2024
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If you're looking for stunning hospitality, residential, workplace, retail and public settings around Australia, here's where you'll find them.

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Kmart Has Teamed Up with Dharug and Darkinjung Artist Kyralee Shields on a New Homewares Range

The latest collection in the department store's First Nations program includes bedding, candles, servingware, candles, wall art and more.

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ALDI Is Launching Its First-Ever Streetwear Collection — and Everything Costs Less Than $20

You can literally wear your love for the discount supermarket on your sleeves (and legs, feet and head) thanks to this 23-item range.

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Whether you slept through the colourful skies, couldn't see them in your part of the country or are keen for another glimpse, this is what the heavens looked like.

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Food, Fire and Floating Fun: Every Reason You Should Be Planning a Country Break in Greater Orange

If the city is getting you down, it's time to escape to the country.

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Mackenzie Arnold and Tony Gustavsson Have Joined Vivid Sydney's 2024 Lineup to Talk All Things Matildas

As well as hitting Sydney for a game on the way to the Paris Olympics, the Matildas goalkeeper and coach will take to the Vivid stage.

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Five World-Class Sporting Events in NSW to Add to your 2024 Calendar

Check out the serious sporting events happening in the state.

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South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula Is Set to Score a Massive Surf Park with 35 Villas So You Can Stay Onsite

The seaside town of Aldinga will become home to The Break Surf & Stay, a $100-million facility set back from the coast with an 11,700-square-metre surf lagoon.

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